October 10, 2008

Rose McGowan, the star of "Grindhouse", may be seen as porn queen soon. Reports claim that she is considering to join the cast of "Inferno", a biopic movie about the legendary "Deep Throat" star Linda Lovelace. It is said that McGowan is encouraged to portray Lovelace in the flick because she is touched by Lovelace's tragic life.

Aside from her glamor life as a movie actress, Gemma Arterton has openly revealed she was born with six fingers on each of her hands, a condition known as Polydactyly that affects one out of every thousand babies born. After having procedures to remove the extra fingers, she still has small lumps on the side of her hands as a result of the surgery.

British TV producer, Mark Burnett, is going to produce a remake of the classic TV show, "This Is Your Life". He will collaborate with the old series former producer, Ralph Edwards Prods, to revive the show.

It's been busy days for newlyweds Scarlett Johansson and Ryan Reynolds that they won't go on a honeymoon until next month, reportedly going to Europe. Finding it hard to have a break from their hectic schedule, they are planning to have a two-week trip for themselves to enjoy, reports claimed.

On October 9, a day before "Quarantine" unleashes its scare on the big screen nationwide, Screen Gems rolled down red carpet on Knott's Scary Farm in Buena Park, California to celebrate the horror remake's premiere. Though seemingly an ordinary premiere, the event was made unique with the appearances of stars as well as zombies on the red carpet.

Nine Inch Nails' frontman, Trent Reznor, reveals that the band's current drummer, Josh Freese, will leave the band after completing San Antonio's live performance held on October 23. "Josh Freese fans, be sure to check out a show on the upcoming North American leg of the tour, as sadly they will be the last ones he's playing with us. He informed me he's leaving the tour at the end of this year," he says.

After an emotional season opener of "CSI: Crime Scene Investigation", the show trades in the lost of Warrick Brown with the return of Jorja Fox as Sara Sidle. The preview of the October 16 episode, shows among others Sara in the arms of Grissom who says "Why don't you stay".

The possibility of Hulk being the villain in "The Avengers" has been hyphened up once more. In support of Louis Leterrier's proposed idea back in June, "Iron Man" scribblers, Mark Fergus and Hawk Ostby, also pointed out that everything has been built toward making the green raging beast one misunderstood baddie.

Janet Jackson has been confirmed to hit the road again following her better health condition. "Janet, who has been under her doctor's care and recuperating over the last week, is excited about getting back on the road and again being able to share with her fans what she feels is one of her best stage shows ever," a spokesperson for tour promoter Live Nation tells Access Hollywood.

Rarely making public appearance as of late, Nick Lachey and Vanessa Minnillo are reported to have been experiencing tough times in their romance. Despite a confirmation from her representative that the couple is still very much together, an onlooker claimed to have witnessed the pair getting "extremely tense and irritated with each other".

Ridley Scott's next project is "Brave New World", as reported by sci-fi blog Io9 after an exclusive interview with Scott. The director told the publication how he came up with the job, "I didn't choose to do it, someone came to me with it. In fact it was Leo's [Leonardo DiCaprio's] production company that came to me with that."

After "High School Musical 3: Senior Year", Hollywood newest hunk Zac Efron is likely to step into another musical role. Words are circulating in the media that "Senior Year" director Kenny Ortega wants the 20-year-old to take the lead role of the modern version of "Footloose", insisting that Efron would be "perfect" for the role.

The new episode of "Supernatural" will take on the hype of the imminent Halloween, presenting an episode called "Monster Movies". A preview is given, with the caption of "The werewolf is a myth. The mummy is a fairy tale. Dracula is just a movie.... and movies can't hurt you, can they?"

Blink-182's dummer, Travis Barker, will share his thoughts about September's plane crash that has killed his best friends in a new album. "I can't wait to work on my records. I lost one of my best friends in this crash. I can't wait to get back to writing and expressing myself, get back into the swing of things. I have so much stuff just jumbled in my head right now. I can't wait," he says.

Giving up her passion for fur and meat, Shanna Moakler admits in a new video testimonial for People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) that she is taking the real advantage of becoming a vegetarian. The clip is part of the animal rights organization's vegetarian testimonials that star a growing list of notable celebrities, including Paul McCartney and Joss Stone just to name a few.

MTV announced that Whitney Port will no longer be involved in "The Hills" series starting early 2009. The Teen Vogue former fashion contributor will get her own spin-off called "The City" that will show her journey in New York City as a new employee of Diane Von Furstenberg.

Guns N' Roses' eagerly anticipated album "Chinese Democracy" is finally confirmed to be dropped on November 23. Co-produced by Axl Rose, the band's upcoming record, which has been worked on since 1994 and becomes the most expensive album ever produced, will be released exclusively through giant retailer Best Buy.

Having portrayed the villainous Lord Voldemort in two previous "Harry Potter" movies, Ralph Fiennes opened up about what he thinks of the pivotal character in the "Harry Potter" franchise. Talking to Variety, the 45-year-old confessed that he initially hesitated about the role, "I hesitated for a bit before committing to the role because it sort of requires you to personify evil, and I don't know how you do that."

Gio will return on the next week's episode of "Ugly Betty" and a preview of his piece of story has been outed. The former flame of Betty who was ditched when Betty had to choose between him and Henry may not be so nice as before.

A wax model of young actor Zac Efron has been unveiled on Thursday, October 9 at Madame Tussauds in London. The fake figure, representing his character, the basketball team captain Troy Bolton in the film "High School Musical 3: Senior Year", is dressed in red basketball costume with a ball on his right hand.

After a teaser and an international teaser were let out previously, "Transporter 3" has finally got its full trailer to be watched by fans and movie lovers alike. Considerably longer and more revealing than the pair of teasers, the new video highlights more on the action sequences from the fighting acts done by Jason Statham against the baddies to the extreme car chasing sequences.

The preview of "Grey's Anatomy" episode 5.04, "Brave New World", has arrived. After deciding to live together under one roof, McDreamy has to cope up with the fact that he won't be alone with Meredith in the house.

British singer and songwriter Lily Allen decides to change her upcoming sophomore album's title. Produced by Mark Ronson and Greg Kurstin, her forthcoming record was originally titled "Stuck on the Naughty Step" but it is now confirmed to be called "It's Not Me, It's You".

A series of on-set "Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen" photos have unveiled the possible identity of the green Chevrolet Beat concept car. Through the closer look into the pictures taken at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base in Arizona, Jalopnik let out that the Chevy Beat will be one of the Autobots known as Skids.

Bad news comes from Avril Lavigne as rumor has it, her marriage to musician hubby Deryck Whibley is on the rocks. The National Enquirer broke the report that the celebrity couple, who has been married for more than two years, is on the verge of splitting.

The CW have provided viewers with three webclips for "One Tree Hill" episode 6.06 titled "Choosing My Own Way of Life". The episode will be broadcast on Monday, October 13, after a week of delay to give room for Vice President live debate.

An active supporter of People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA), Gillian Anderson lends her voice to narrate the animal rights organization's undercover investigation video exposing the cruelty of rabbit slaughter in China and France, two countries from which top fashion designers, like Giorgio Armani just to name one, bought rabbit fur for their fashion line. The rabbit slaughter done in both countries uses quite different methods, but displays most likely the same animal cruelty.

MTV makes a documentary film of Britney Spears' life which will be aired on November 30 at 10 P.M two days before her new album "Circus" is released on December 2. Her return to the pop-music spotlight is going to be the basic of the 90-minute documentary.

Hip Hop group Black Eyed Peas are close to release their upcoming fifth major studio album. Called "The E.N.D", the album is recorded at Metropolis studios in London and it is expected to be completed on October 15. "I'll be finishing the record Oct. 15," will.i.am tells Billboard.

A brand new trailer and a slew of photos from "The Unborn" have been debuted. Providing heart-throbbing glimpses into the supernatural thriller, the video footage centers its sneak peek on Casey Beldon and the evil spirit that is haunting her every step of the way, waiting for his turn to be reborn and refusing to be get rid in a nasty vengeance. Both the trailer and the images can be enjoyed below.

After a week of delay, "Gossip Girl" will return on The CW this Monday, October 13 with the episode called "New Haven Can Wait" which preview has been given. The clip shows how strain the relationship between Blair and Serena is after their catfight during the Fashion Week.

Pop/rock band Jonas Brothers are captured playing multiple characters, including members of a ballroom band with their retro looks in a music video in support of their second single "Lovebug". Directed Philip Andelman, the video co-stars Camilla Belle of "10,000 B.C." and Joshua Boswell.

Counting down to the theatrical release of "Twilight" in November, a brand new trailer from the vampire romance drama has come out. Premiered on Thursday, October 9 on Entertainment Tonight followed by its online launch via the official Twilight widget starting at 8:00 P.M. PT, the sneak peek into the Catherine Hardwicke's romantic thriller highlights more on the blossoming romance between Bella and Edward and how Edward fights for Bella's life when James and his crew set their eyes on her.

Getting back on the spotlight after disappearing fresh from giving birth to her twin babies, Angelina Jolie covers the November 2008 issue of W magazine in a black-and-white shot that shows her breastfeeding presumably one of the newborn infants. The cover shot shows her smiling to the camera with her blouse is pulled down, exposing part of her left breast with little fingers touching it. It's not clear which twin she's breastfeeding, Knox Leon or Vivienne Marcheline.